For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,113 students in Orland, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Orland, CA are Plaza Elementary School, Lake Elementary School and Capay Joint Union Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Orland, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Orland have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Elementary Schools in Orland, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Plaza Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7322 County Road 24
Orland, CA 95963
(530) 865-1250
Orland, CA 95963
(530) 865-1250
Grades: K-8
| 194 students
Rank: #22.
Lake Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4672 County Road North
Orland, CA 95963
(530) 865-1255
Orland, CA 95963
(530) 865-1255
Grades: K-8
| 194 students
Rank: #33.
Capay Joint Union Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7504 Cutting Ave.
Orland, CA 95963
(530) 865-1222
Orland, CA 95963
(530) 865-1222
Grades: K-8
| 194 students
Rank: #44.
Price Intermediate
(Math: 17% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1212 Marin St.
Orland, CA 95963
(530) 865-1225
Orland, CA 95963
(530) 865-1225
Grades: 6-8
| 443 students
Rank: #55.
William Finch
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
607 East Tehama St.
Orland, CA 95963
(530) 865-1683
Orland, CA 95963
(530) 865-1683
Grades: K-12
| 138 students
Rank: #66.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1308 Fairview St.
Orland, CA 95963
(530) 865-1235
Orland, CA 95963
(530) 865-1235
Grades: 3-5
| 440 students
Rank: n/an/a
102 Second St.
Orland, CA 95963
(530) 865-1240
Orland, CA 95963
(530) 865-1240
Grades: K-2
| 510 students
Orland, California Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Orland Elementary Community Day (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
930 Second St
Orland, CA 95963
(530) 865-1137
Orland, CA 95963
(530) 865-1137
Grades: 2-6
| 3 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Orland, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Orland, CA include Plaza Elementary School, Lake Elementary School and Capay Joint Union Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Orland?
7 public elementary schools are located in Orland.
What is the racial composition of students in Orland?
Orland public elementary schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Orland are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Orland include: Mill Street Elementary School vs. Plaza Elementary School, Capay Joint Union Elementary School vs. Plaza Elementary School, Lake Elementary School vs. Plaza Elementary School
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